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Brown Chamberlin

1827 – 1897

Canadian politician

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About Brown Chamberlin

Lived 1827 – 1897 (aged 70). Brown Chamberlin was a Canadian politician, newspaper proprietor, writer and lawyer.

Brown Chamberlin (March 26, 1827 – July 13, 1897) was a Quebec lawyer, publisher and political figure. He was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada representing Missisquoi from 1867 to 1870.

He was born in Frelighsburg, Lower Canada in 1827, the son of Brown Chamberlin, a doctor. He studied at McGill College and was called to the bar in 1850. Chamberlin worked as a journalist and was publisher of the Montreal Gazette from 1853 to 1867. He later sold the paper to Richard and Thomas White. He resigned his seat in the House of Commons when he was named Queen's Printer in Ottawa in 1870; Chamberlin died in Lakefield, Ontario at the age of 70.

Mrs. Chamberlin was an artist and the author of Canadian Wildflowers (1867) and other works. She drew on the lithographing stone the set of Canadian Fungi (edible) published by the Geological Survey of Canada. She illustrated Mrs. Traill's "Studies of Plant Life". Her drawings were exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia.

Archives There is a Brown Chamberlin fonds (R3030) at Library and Archives Canada.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brown Chamberlin?

Canadian politician

When was Brown Chamberlin born?

Brown Chamberlin was born on 26 March 1827.

When did Brown Chamberlin die?

Brown Chamberlin died on 13 July 1897 in Ontario.

What was Brown Chamberlin's occupation?

Brown Chamberlin was a politician, newspaper proprietor, writer and lawyer.

What nationality was Brown Chamberlin?

Brown Chamberlin was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brown Chamberlin

· Wikidata: Q2926335

· DBpedia: Brown Chamberlin

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